City of Stirling rangers provide a variety of services aimed at safeguarding our community, including the enforcement of numerous Acts of Parliament, Local Laws, and regulations. Information on how to become a Junior Ranger is also available here.
How to contact a ranger
The City of Stirling rangers, along with our security patrol officers, are a part of the Community Safety team.
If you require the services of a ranger, contact the Customer Contact Centre on:
Tel: (08) 9345 8555 (8.30am to 5.00pm)
After hours: 1300 365 356
Hours of service: 7.00am - 8.00pm
Abandoned vehicles
Vehicles that are left in streets or on City of Stirling property for a period exceeding 24 hours may be considered abandoned and become subject to removal and impoundment.
Should you encounter an abandoned vehicle, please contact a ranger via (08) 9345 8555
All attempts will be made to contact the last known registered owner of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle is not removed, the City will arrange for the vehicle to be impounded.
All impounded vehicles will be stored at the City's impounding facility for a period of 60 days. Following the completion of this period, the vehicle may be sold by public tender or disposed of by other means.
Shopping trolleys
Abandoned shopping trolleys can cause vehicle damage and make the streetscape look bad. Always return your shopping trolley to the shopping centre trolley bay.
If you see an abandoned shopping trolley, try to find out who owns it (usually a supermarket) and contact them to collect it. If the trolley is from Target, Big W or Woolworths call Trolley Tracker on 1800 641 497.
Litter
Litter is unsightly and can also cause injury to people and wildlife. The build up of litter reduces the appeal of a place and can encourage further littering. Rangers are responsible for enforcing the Litter Act 1979 (PDF) in the City of Stirling.
The following acts are considered littering offences, with the accompanying penalties:
Discarding rubbish in a public place ($200)
Dumping rubbish in reserves or vacant land ($200)
Depositing domestic or commercial waste in a public bin ($200)
Items escaping from an unsecured load ($200)
Posting publicity material in a public place or on a vehicle without the permission of the owner ($200)
Abandoning shopping trolleys ($200)
Careless cigarette butt disposal ($75)
A maximum penalty of $1000 may be imposed for these offences.
Cigarette butt litter
Cigarette butts have become a significant littering issue, and the problem looks set to increase as people are asked to smoke outside. On average Keep Australia Beautiful (WA) issues nearly 90 fines a week for cigarette butt littering through its litter reporter scheme, which accounts for nearly 95% of all fines issued by the Council.
Did you know?
- About 24 billion cigarettes are sold in Australia each year
- It is estimated that 7 billion of these cigarettes are littered
- Almost 50% of all litter in urban areas is composed of tobacco-related products including foil inserts, wrappings and butts
- Cigarette butts can take up to five years to break down in salt water
- Lit butts thrown into bushland may cause grass and bushfires
Reporting littering
Litter reporters are able to report someone throwing or dumping litter from a car by taking note of key details of the offence and offender and passing the information on to the Keep Australia Beautiful Council , who will issue the offender with a fine on completion of a full report.
To register as a litter reporter, call the Keep Australia Beautiful Council on (08) 6467 5129.
For more information on State Government initiatives to reduce litter, go to Zero Waste campaign website.
Verges
Vehicles on a verge
Vehicles on a verge must be actively driven and not stored for periods in excess of 24 hours on a street or street verge.
If you have an unwanted or unused vehicle, contact a scrap metal dealer who may remove the vehicle for you.
It should be noted that the wrecking or dismantling of motor vehicles or machinery is also restricted. Work can only be carried out on a site approved by Council and the vehicles or machinery screened by fences so as not to be visible from the road or adjoining properties.
Storage of boats, trailers and caravans on road verges
The use of the road verge for the parking or storage of boats, trailers or caravans is prohibited except where Council approval has been granted. Such applications will only be considered acceptable where:
- There is no alternative storage location available within the property boundaries and no reasonable possibility of providing such a location.
- The owners of property adjoining and opposite the site have been given an opportunity to comment on the proposal.
- Such parking will not cause a traffic hazard by way of visual obstruction.
All approvals shall be granted in writing and is be valid for one year only.
Rocks, stakes or vegetation on verge
The placing of rocks or stakes on verges is prohibited as it can cause damage to property or persons. Rangers will investigate any obstructions on a verge.
The growing of vegetation such as bushes or plants on a verge requires approval from the City of Stirling. Bushes are allowed to stand a maximum height of 0.6 metres, an area of 2 metres is to be kept free from the kerb to allow for clear sight lines for pedestrians and motorists.
Verge permits
To find out how to obtain a verge permit visit the Planning and Development section of our website.
Off-road vehicles
Due to a high residential population, and dust and noise levels, there are no areas for using off-road vehicles (ORV) in the City of Stirling. However, there are a number of areas nearby which have been set aside in the Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas) Act 1978 in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Conservation.
These areas are:
Gnangara Pine Plantation, Gnangara Road in Lexia (City of Swan)
Pinjarra Pines Area: corner of Pinjar Road and Wattle Avenue, Pinjar (operated by Department of Environment and Conservation)
Ledge Point (Shire of Gingin)
Lancelin (Shire of Gingin).
Off-road vehicles are not to be used in any parks, reserves, beaches or on the road in the City of Stirling. If you spot an ORV in a park, reserve or beach call the Customer Contact Centre. If you spot an ORV in the street, call the Police on 131 444.
Pocket motor bikes
Pocket motor bikes (vehicles under 50cc) are classed as a vehicle under the Road Traffic Act 1974 (WA) and as such must conform to the Act. They are not allowed to be ridden on a footpath or roadway unless registered. They may be ridden on private property with the consent of the owner.
Motorised skateboards are likewise classed as a vehicle and must also conform to the Road Traffic Act. Again they are not allowed to be ridden on a footpath or be ridden on a roadway unless registered.
As it is unlikely either of these vehicle types will meet registration standards, it is recommended you report them when seen.
If the pocket motor bike or motorised skateboard is on public property such as a reserve, contact the Customer Contact Centre who will send a ranger out to investigate.
If the pocket motor bike or motorised skateboard is on a footpath or roadway, contact the Police on 131 444.
Signs in public places
Permission may be granted to charitable, community or sporting organisations to temporarily place signs advertising fetes, registration days etc. on verges within the City of Stirling.
All requests for signs must be placed in writing to the Administration Officer, Community Safety. There is no application fee charged.
The City of Stirling cannot grant approval for signs on Main Roads WA infrastructure. In such cases, contact Main Roads on 138 138 for approval.
Main roads within the City include:
Under no circumstances is a commercial business permitted to place advertising signs on the verge. Any signs placed on the verge area by a commercial business are subject to impoundment by the City's rangers.
For more information refer to the Erection of signs in thoroughfares by not for profit groups policy (PDF).
Golfers
Golfing is prohibited on all reserves within the City of Stirling. Should you see someone practising golf on a reserve report it to the Customer Contact Centre.
A public golf course is provided for residents at Hamerlsey on Marmion Avenue, Karrinyup. For more information visit the Recreation and Leisure section of our website
Junior rangers
The City of Stirling’s Junior Ranger Program aims to educate students about the role of local government and how they can become active citizens by submitting reports on items that need attention in their community. It has been designed to link with the Curriculum Framework.
Information for students
The Junior Rangers Program is designed to educate you about the role local government plays in keeping our community safe. The program is based on 4 key areas:
- The role of Local Government
- Graffiti prevention
- TravelSmart
- Responsible dog ownership.
Junior Rangers can help the City of Stirling by reporting on any issues that they see, such as graffiti or unsafe road use.
If you would like to become a Junior Ranger, please talk to your teacher about how to get involved.
Information for teachers
The Junior Ranger Program has been designed to link directly to the Curriculum Framework, in particular the Society and Environment and English learning areas.
The program is flexible and easy to implement. A City of Stirling representative conducts four (4) workshops, with a TravelSmart Officer and a Ranger also in attendance over the course of the program.
All teachers need to do is book in four (4) workshops over a term, and support the coordinator in encouraging their students to get involved. Students are encouraged to submit reports on items that need attention in their community.
If you would like to find out more please contact: